My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

Whenever we have a sad, or series of same, remember that some animal crept into a life, formed a bond strong enough, that the loss creates a hole in life. And soul.

. Believe it or not, this is a good thing. For it shows that you are capable of giving and receiving love, in it's most pure form. You understand discipline. And commitment. And..the healing power of one fuzzy body, greeting you. Snuggling with you when you are ill, or sad. Dancing with you across the foor when you are happy. And not eating you in your sleep for that..demanding. Loving. Companion. What a wonderful gift. Blessed Be.

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

Sorry to hear about your Uncle. It's hard enough to gear yourself up for the tests and wait for answers and now having to go thru it all again.

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

I am so sorry sweetie! This does totally suck. (((((((HUGS))))))) Major hugs to you and your family.

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

I am so sorry sweetie! This does totally suck. (((((((HUGS))))))) Major hugs to you and your family.

Yeah, I would definitely take last Caturday with my bum wrist, at least I could blame that on my grace and coordination.

Then again, this has been a weird week. Weird week at work, weird week at home, definitely tell its bee a full moon....

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

That totally stinks. Sending prayers his way..for competant docs for a start. Good healing nect. Cancer is such a terrible thing. It is such a loss of control over our own bodies.

Ok, now on a happier note, Andi went back to the vet's yesterday. She has finally, FINALLY, broken the 2# mark. She's still under weight but catching up. She gained over 1# just in 3 weeks. They said she could take a long time to get to where she needs to be, if she gets there at all, but its progress. They were playing with her fat little belly and she kept running off of the exam table to the adjacent counter to try and get the treats. I think I should have named her black hole.

The Ice Queen:akimbotoo: The Ice Queen: So here is my sad, sucky Caturday

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

I am so sorry sweetie! This does totally suck. (((((((HUGS))))))) Major hugs to you and your family.

Yeah, I would definitely take last Caturday with my bum wrist, at least I could blame that on my grace and coordination.

Then again, this has been a weird week. Weird week at work, weird week at home, definitely tell its bee a full moon....

Yeah! A good friend of mine just found out that her lovely mother probably has a recurrence of lung cancer. Her mother's dip-sh*t of a doctor has been giving her different antibiotics for her cough. Ummm, how about a chest x-ray because of her past history?

The Ice Queen:Ok, now on a happier note, Andi went back to the vet's yesterday. She has finally, FINALLY, broken the 2# mark. She's still under weight but catching up. She gained over 1# just in 3 weeks. They said she could take a long time to get to where she needs to be, if she gets there at all, but its progress. They were playing with her fat little belly and she kept running off of the exam table to the adjacent counter to try and get the treats. I think I should have named her black hole.

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

I am so sorry sweetie! This does totally suck. (((((((HUGS))))))) Major hugs to you and your family.

Yeah, I would definitely take last Caturday with my bum wrist, at least I could blame that on my grace and coordination.

Then again, this has been a weird week. Weird week at work, weird week at home, definitely tell its bee a full moon....

Yeah! A good friend of mine just found out that her lovely mother probably has a recurrence of lung cancer. Her mother's dip-sh*t of a doctor has been giving her different antibiotics for her cough. Ummm, how about a chest x-ray because of her past history?

Ugh, you would think if she sneezed they would want to do an Xray. I still have to get yearly scans and labs and I've been cancer free for over 13 years now!

The Ice Queen:Ok, now on a happier note, Andi went back to the vet's yesterday. She has finally, FINALLY, broken the 2# mark. She's still under weight but catching up. She gained over 1# just in 3 weeks. They said she could take a long time to get to where she needs to be, if she gets there at all, but its progress. They were playing with her fat little belly and she kept running off of the exam table to the adjacent counter to try and get the treats. I think I should have named her

Probably saying "FEED ME"[i1210.photobucket.com image 850x637]

Looks like Maine Coon to me. They can take up to 2 yrs to be fully mature. And they can get into the 20+ lb range...biiiig kittehs!

tigerose:The Ice Queen: Ok, now on a happier note, Andi went back to the vet's yesterday. She has finally, FINALLY, broken the 2# mark. She's still under weight but catching up. She gained over 1# just in 3 weeks. They said she could take a long time to get to where she needs to be, if she gets there at all, but its progress. They were playing with her fat little belly and she kept running off of the exam table to the adjacent counter to try and get the treats. I think I should have named her

Probably saying "FEED ME"[i1210.photobucket.com image 850x637]

Looks like Maine Coon to me. They can take up to 2 yrs to be fully mature. And they can get into the 20+ lb range...biiiig kittehs!

Oops, meant to finish the last sentence as named her the black hole. She's like a bottomless food pit

Oh I hope not a Maine Coon, I already have 2 of them. One is full adult and finished growing at 15#, the other is still under a year and is at least that much. I don't think I could handle 3 of them!

My uncle apparently has cancer and it pretty much shows up in his stomach, lungs, liver, and esophagus. Had some biopsies done so they could a) have definte Dx of cancer and b) see if they can figure out the origin tumor and type to know how to treat. Well, surgeon's office apparently said that the biopsies were negative. His MD didn't think it sounded right so was able to track down the actual path report. Um, yeah, weren't negative, the surgeon got crappy samples and the path lab had nothing to work with. Think there is a definite difference between negative and poor sample to test. So he has to go through that portion all over again. Nice huh :(

I am so sorry sweetie! This does totally suck. (((((((HUGS))))))) Major hugs to you and your family.

Yeah, I would definitely take last Caturday with my bum wrist, at least I could blame that on my grace and coordination.

Then again, this has been a weird week. Weird week at work, weird week at home, definitely tell its bee a full moon....

Yeah! A good friend of mine just found out that her lovely mother probably has a recurrence of lung cancer. Her mother's dip-sh*t of a doctor has been giving her different antibiotics for her cough. Ummm, how about a chest x-ray because of her past history?

Ugh, you would think if she sneezed they would want to do an Xray. I still have to get yearly scans and labs and I've been cancer free for over 13 years now!

yobbery:This one......just got out of the hospital this afternoon. When I woke up yesterday morning was vomiting and had uncontrollable dia..diah..diar...squirts. Formal diagnosis was Impaction along with "Dietary Indiscretion." I think he may have gotten into some chicken grease. It was pretty scary, but they got things moving and he's doing well now. He's upstairs passed out on the couch. They said he was pretty stressed being there and I suspect he hasn't slept since yesterday morning.

Ack! Glad he's doing better! Good reminder that despite their reputation as "picky eaters", some cats are garbage disposals./ trust me, i know, i live with the bottomless pit, aka the white boy// just out of curiosity, can one be "impacted" while suffering the squirts?